Don't let eggnog and pesky relatives get you down. Try these 8 ideas to make this holiday break the best one yet!By Stefania Sainato

1) Embrace the elements: Brrr, it's cold outside, but nothing beats a game of touch football in the snow! It's a perfect way to meet cute guys and get close to them. If touchdowns aren't your thing, you can also go ice skating, sledding, or skiing. Afterward, drink some hot cocoa with marshmallows and chat about the best moments of the day.

2) Throw a Winter White Bash: Now that you're home from college, you have time to plan a cool soiree! It will give you a chance to reconnect with your high school friends and catch up on the latest news. You can pull a P. Diddy and request that everyone wear white, silver, or black. Make sweet mocktails and rub a lemon over the rims of the glasses. Then press the rims down in white sugar, and voilà, you have fancy drinks to serve for your party! You can also put out snowflake brownies (just sprinkle powdered sugar on top of them) and white chocolate. Be sure to hang silver garland, glittery ornaments, and mistletoe around the room to add a festive touch. Check out CG!'s DIY section for cute party-favor ideas!

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3) Fulfill your ANTM fantasy: Stage a mock photo shoot with your best friends, and shoot photos of one another striking a fierce pose, just like America's Next Top Model. Test out different makeup looks and themes. You'll crack up when you see pictures of your best Tyra impression, but it's fun to unleash your inner supermodel. At the very least, you'll have something cool to hang on your wall when you go back to college. Make Mr. Jay proud!

4) Polish up your résumé: The winter break is a great time to polish up your résumé and pursue your dream internship. Update your résumé by adding your latest work experience, relevant course work, and volunteering activities. It'll put you steps ahead of the competition!

5) Politico pro: Confused about Barack's policies or Giuliani's views? Prepare yourself for the presidential election by brushing up on the latest news about candidates. You can search for their televised ads on YouTube. Register to vote now, so that you don't forget later on. If you can picture a plaque with your name on it inside the Oval Office, check out Project 2024. And if you can't vote yet, CG!, it's still good to know what's going on!

6) Embrace your inner kid: Become a mentor or spend some time with younger relatives. They look up to college students, and you'll make an impact on their life by being their role model and giving them a reason to succeed. Their simple outlook on life will allow you to take a step back from your holiday-induced stress! You can also indulge your inner 5-year-old by putting on your comfiest pajamas and watching some old-school Saturday morning cartoons. Ah, bliss!

7) Pen a list of life goals: Write a list of everything that you want to accomplish or at least try. Think of as many different things as possible, like being onstage at a concert or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef. Even small steps like getting an A in a major course is good too! It will reawaken your imagination and show you what you want out of life. You'll be inspired to start crossing them off one at a time!

8) Find a new fave show: If watching one more holiday movie is going to drive you to the brink of insanity, try renting a DVD of a show that you find intriguing but never had time to watch, like Heroes,24, or Friday Night Lights. Have an all-day extravaganza with your boyfriend or just watch an episode here or there each day. By the end of the break, you'll be hooked on the show!